Strength and Conditioning
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• This course will prepare you for a wide range of strength and conditioning careers as you will gain knowledge on programme design and delivery, data handling and hands-on experience with specialist equipment • Be taught by staff with a strong expertise in this area, with various strong industry links that will aid your learning • Embedded with real-world learning, you will be able to put theoretical and technical knowledge into practice • The course content reflects industry requirements from the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and International University Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) accreditation criteria, so you can work towards accreditation as an applied practitioner • Demonstrate effective design, communication and implementation of strength and conditioning interventions underpinned by scientific theory in a practical setting • Demonstrate data processing, analysis and reporting skills using a range of systems and techniques
Key highlights
- Content reflects UKSCA and IUSCA accreditation criteria
- Work towards accreditation as an applied strength and conditioning practitioner
- Hands-on experience with specialist strength and conditioning equipment
- Taught by expert staff with strong industry links
- Covers programme design, delivery and data handling
- Develop data processing, analysis and reporting skills across various systems
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance coach
- Athletic development coach
- Sports scientist
- Sports performance analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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